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The Mark of Suffering
There is the habit energy of running in every one of us. We tend to run to the future in order to look for happiness, peace and fulfillment, and many of us are caught in our regrets and sorrows concerning the past. The past becomes a kind of prison; we are locked in it, and we are not capable of getting out and be in the present moment to get in touch with the sunshine, the blue sky and the wonders of life. Many of us also run to the future, caught by the energy of fear, uncertainty and worry. The future also becomes a prison. In fact, life is only available in the here and the now. The practice of mindfulness helps us not to be caught in the past or the future and live deeply in the present moment.
We need freedom from the sorrows and regrets concerning the past, and the worries and uncertainty about the future. The practice of mindful breathing and walking can help us to be free. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh talks about the practice of mindful walking that can help us to remember the appointment with life, which is happening only here and now. When we do walking meditation, we may walk not too quick and not too slow. Breathing in, you may make two steps or three steps. Every step brings us home to the here and now: I have arrived, I am home. Joy and love is possible. With every step we arrive at the Kingdom of God.
We can use words to help us practice walking meditation:
I have arrived, I am home.
In the here, in the now.
I am solid, I am free.
In the ultimate, I dwell.
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3 Spiritual Powers, 16 exercises of Mindful Breathing & Introduction to Walking Meditation